Average
#1540 of 2,221 schools in MO
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
School · Jefferson City · Jefferson City, MO
A Jefferson City school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
812 ST MARY'S BLVD, Jefferson City, MO 65109
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 17 schools in Jefferson City.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Early Childhood Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,430
Median home value
$204,700
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Moreau Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is listed in JEFFERSON CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is a public school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Jefferson City, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,540 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Southwest Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Early Childhood Ctr rank in MO?
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr ranks #1,540 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwest Early Childhood Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwest Early Childhood Ctr a charter school?
No, Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Early Childhood Ctr a Title I school?
No, Southwest Early Childhood Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Early Childhood Ctr?
60.4% of students at Southwest Early Childhood Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cole County
- Phone
- (573) 659-3190
- Area population (ZIP 65109)
- 40,390
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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